The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara County Looks to Yolo County for Criminal Justice Reform

Courts & Crime By Katherine Swartz

A new program hopes to bring trust and transparency to the District Attorney’s Office.

Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Awards $750,000 to 10 Nonprofits

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

The 1,100-member organization has focused on the greatest needs in pandemic times.

Winemaker Jim Clendenen Dies

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann

The Au Bon Climat cofounder and owner dies in sleep at 68 years old.

Excessive Force Claims Against Sheriff’s Office Have Cost S.B. County Millions

News Commentary By Jerry Roberts

Jerry Roberts and Tyler Hayden go behind-the-scenes.

Weed and Wine Come Together in Santa Ynez Valley

Cannabis By Nick Welsh

Sunstone Winery will grow commercial cannabis alongside grapes for the first time ever in Santa Barbara County.

Celebrating El Buen Equipo

Food & Drink By Macduff Everton

The S.B. Culinary Experience is showcasing the village required for every vintage on May 21.

Norwalk upsets San Marcos in Second Round of Division 2 Playoffs

Sports By Victor Bryant

San Marcos suffers first loss of the season in second round of the playoffs.

Novelist Jessica Anya Blau’s Virtual Book Launch

Mon, May 17 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Live from Jensen’s Music & Guitar Shop

Tue, May 18 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Brass Bear Comedy Night Revival Show

Tue, May 18 7:00 PM

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Jenée Johnson The Art of Flourishing on Zoom

Wed, May 19 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara

A Community Conversation

Wed, May 19 6:00 PM

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Zoom Event: Conversations with a Curator – Dinosaur Evolution

Thu, May 20 5:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Graduate Student Virtual Recital: Gulia Gurevich, Violin

Thu, May 20 6:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Arlington Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

Fri, May 21 2:30 PM

Santa Barbara

2021 Goleta State of the City

Fri, May 21 7:00 PM

Goleta

Virtual Discussion: “The Mauritanian”

Tue, May 25 4:00 PM

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Downtown Business Spotlight: Ocean Adventures

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Join Robin Elander in conversation with Skip Abed (Santa Barbara Sailing Center), Greg Gorga (Santa Barbara Maritime Museum), and Maddy Fossatti (Land and Sea Tours) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

The Indy, Ep. 9: Dalai Lama, Vineyard Workers, and Mandated Vax in Santa Barbara

The Indy: A Podcast

This week’s podcast features Charles Donelan on the Dalai Lama, Matt Kettmann on vineyard workers, and Delaney Smith on mandatory vaccines in colleges.

Downtown Business Spotlight: Biking Downtown

Video

Join Nick Welsh in conversation with Jesse Rosenberg (Santa Barbara BCycle), Scott LaMoine (Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara), and Kent Epperson (SBCAG Traffic Solutions) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

The Indy, Ep. 8: SBCC’s Promise Program, a Panga Boat Drug Bust, and a Mural for Earth Day

The Indy: A Podcast

This Week’s Podcast features the SBCC Promise, a panga boat drug bust, and an Earth Day mural at the Paseo Nuevo.

Saving Ortega Park Murals | Alejandra Gutierrez

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The murals in Ortega Park have been a part of the Eastside community for 42 years. Recently, the City of

Library Website Show and Tell – Watch our Video!

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You may not know how much the Goleta Valley and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries have to offer without needing to

Downtown Business Spotlight: Summer Camps

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Join Robin Elander in conversation with Robin Gose (MOXI), Annabel Padilla (Girls Inc.), Adam Porte (Parks & Rec) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

The Indy, Ep 7: Summer Camp, Casa de Comer’s Salsa, and Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers

The Indy: A Podcast

Santa Barbara summer camps, Matt Kettmann on salsa, and Nick Welsh on hazard pay for S.B. city grocery workers.

Photo Gallery | The Community Gathers for Ortega Park

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The Eastside community’s resolve to reimagine Ortega Park as they wish to see it, not as the city wants to

Downtown Business Spotlight: Earth Day Celebration

Join Robin Elander in conversation with Sigrid Wright (Community Environmental Council), Hillary Hauser (Heal the Ocean), and Deborah Schwartz (Santa Barbara Beautiful) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.